Water Heating Equipment Rebate Guide

Participation in the Home Energy Assessment program or New Home Construction program precludes homeowners from receiving rebates for the same upgrades in other Efficiency Nova Scotia programs. Only rebates from one program will be issued for any particular measure.

 

Equipment Information and Eligibility Criteria

System TypeEligibility CriteriaIncentivesEquipment Certification RequirementsEquipment Installation Requirements
Three-Element Water HeaterHouseholds
replacing
existing oil-fired
domestic hot
water systems
$ 650/SystemUnit must have three elements,
with the third being designed to
run at low power over long periods.

Giant ECOPEAK® models only at this time
Three-Element Water Heater
must be installed by a certified plumber
Three-Element Water HeaterHouseholds
replacing
existing electric
domestic hot
water systems
$ 400/SystemUnit must have three elements,
with the third being designed to
run at low power over long periods.

Giant ECOPEAK® models only at this time
Three-Element Water Heater
must be installed by a certified plumber
Solar Thermal:
Domestic Hot
Water
All Homes$ 1000/SystemSingle family residential Solar Water Heating systems
must have OG-300 System Certification by SRCC
(Solar Rating and Certification Corporation).
Components must be new and unused.
System installations must conform to
manufacturer's specifications and all
applicable codes and standards

Please Note: The three-element water heater rebate is delivered as part of a pilot program and will be closing March 31st, 2024. No incentive will be available for three-element water heaters installed AFTER March 31st, 2024. Please visit our water heating guide for other available water heating upgrades.